Fuku
name, noun ·Rare ·Advanced level
Definitions
- 1 A Japanese-style school uniform, especially a sailor fuku. countable, uncountable
"I think that since the Sailor Senshi of the Sol System have Sailor fuku similar to school uniforms, then the Sailor Starlight's fuku are similar to their planet's school uniforms.^_^"
- 2 A costume, as of an anime character. countable, uncountable
"The moisture wicking is excellent, which is great for wearing fuku to hot Texas summer cons. - https://thegeekyseamstress.com/2019/06/14/costume-notes-sailor-pluto-3-0/"
- 1 Alternative form of Fugu. alt-of, alternative
"Recently Dr. Sze¹ has described many species from Shihpanwan, 110 li west of Fuku Hsien (府谷縣), North Shensi."
Example
More examples"I think that since the Sailor Senshi of the Sol System have Sailor fuku similar to school uniforms, then the Sailor Starlight's fuku are similar to their planet's school uniforms.^_^"
Etymology
From Japanese 服 (fuku, “clothes”).
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